Tuesday marked a momentous day as Hamza Saleem Dar etched his name annals of cricketing history with an unimaginable innings of 193 runs in just 43 deliveries. The European Cricket T10 match between Catalunya Jaguar and Sohal Hospitaltet was lit up by fours and sixes, rewriting the record books and leaving spectators in awe.
The stage was set for a high-octane encounter, but little did we know that they were about to witness history unfold. The match promised intense action, and Hamza Saleem Dar delivered beyond expectations with the display of phenomenal batting prowess which left everyone astounded, as he single-handedly dominated the Sohal Hospitaltet bowling attack.
The scorecard painted a vivid picture of Hamza's dominance, with a staggering 22 sixes and 14 boundaries as his innings shattered the existing record of 163 runs in T10 cricket. While Hamza stole the spotlight, Yasir Ali's quickfire 58* off 19 balls contributed significantly to the team's imposing a total of 257 runs in just 10 overs.Β
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Sohal Hospitaltet's Struggle
Sohal Hospitaltet faced an uphill battle, chasing an imposing target of 257 runs in just 10 overs. The enormity of the task proved too much, and the team succumbed to the pressure exerted by Catalunya Jaguar. Raja Shahzad emerged as the highest scorer for Sohal Hospitaltet with a total of 25 runs off 10 balls. However, the team fell significantly short of the required run rate and lost by 153 runs.
Hamza Saleem Dar showcased his all-round skills, not just excelling with the bat but also scalping three crucial wickets with the ball. Buoyed by their victory, Catalunya Jaguar continued their winning momentum in the ECS Spain T10, triumphing over Bengali CC in their subsequent match on Thursday.
Sohal Hospitaltet, on the other hand, had to face the challenge of regrouping for their next match against Bengali CC on Friday. The team aimed to bounce back from the defeat and showcasing their resilience in the upcoming encounter.